ST8703-CS 900719July 19, 1990
Bruce MacDonald
156 Mockingbird
Coppell, TX 75019
Dear Bruce,
This letter is in response to some questions raised during
your phone conversation with the City Manager.
The drainage on Samuel Boulevard has been a topic of concern,
of Public Works, for several years. Street flooding occurs but is
within the normal parameters of design but had been previously
aggravated by the street being only half constructed. The street
is now built to full width which will reduce the splashing of
pedestrians by allowing vehicles to travel near the designed
centerline of the road. This concern was also submitted to our
consultant for finding a solution to reduce the amount of water in
the street, another inlet and some storm drain pipe has been
proposed. This will require funding if acted upon.
The sidewalk (s) on the East side of Samuel from Parkway to
the Catholic Church is almost complete. These sidewalks are being
constructed by the homebuilders in the Meadows Phase VI
Subdivision. Even though the sidewalk exists, I would not
recommend or encourage the addition of a crosswalk at mid-street
which is further backed by policy which was at least tentatively
approved during the most recent City/C.I.S.D. joint meeting (see
excerpt attached).
In conclusion, the problem of kids being splashed has been
significantly reduced by the completion of Samuel Blvd., and
additional drainage improvements are being currently looked into,
whereby reducing considerations for an additional crosswalk.
Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to give
me a call at 214/462-8495.
Sincerely,
Per H .¢~B '~~~
Street Superintendent
PHB/mp
cc: Steve Goram, Director of Public Works
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